Yu Shirota, born Yu Shirota Fernández, is a Japanese actor and singer. He was born on December 26, 1985 in Tokyo, Japan and made his debut in the entertainment world in 2003 when he took on the role of Tuxedo Kamen (or Tuxedo Mask) in the Sailor Moon Musicals. In October 2004, he joined Watanabe Entertainment’s boy group, D-BOYS, a group he graduated from in 2008. Since debut, he has appeared in numerous films and television dramas, including “GTO in Taiwan” (2014) and “A Virgin Woman of Literature” (2018).

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Kanoko Tsukishiro (Aoi Morikawa), a 26-year-old editor at a prestigious publishing company, dreams of experiencing love while dedicating herself to her work. When assigned to oversee the works of popular mystery writer Saku Kagaya (Yu Shirota), she finds herself working closely with the author whose books have shaped her romantic ideals. Despite Saku's petty and aloof nature, which involves constantly teasing Kanoko, she remains determined to help him produce another top-selling novel. As she navigates their complex professional relationship, Kanoko unexpectedly begins to develop feelings for Saku, challenging her long-held beliefs about love. Caught between professional dedication and unexpected emotions, she must confront whether an seemingly unlovable man and a woman inexperienced in love can truly find happiness together. Based on the webcomic "Bungaku Shojo" by Mayaka Nakano, this is a 2018 Japanese romance drama directed by Smith.

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